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It was one crazy weekend in DFW as we attempted the greatest challenge of all: eating at ALL 5 Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q locations across the Metroplex! We enjoyed fun, games and (of course) TONS of BBQ from Rudy’s, but it was YOU that made this event possible and awesome!

We started the day bright and early at the Arlington location with a 9 a.m. breakfast of bacon, brisket, egg and cheese tacos!

For brunch, we were dying to have some of Rudy’s moist brisket…that always hits the spot on a day out trippin’!

Before we knew it, we were at our last stop at the Rudy’s in Allen. They spoiled us with THREE desserts: “Nanner Puddin,” Chocolate Pudding and Peach Cobbler! So we ate as much as we could into the remaining room in our stomachs and ended our day on a sweet note!

However, after 5 meals of barbecue, we had to surrender ourselves to the meat coma taking over. But just because we were full doesn’t mean the party was over.

In addition to the awesome Rudy’s swag that we gave folks who won our Bingo challenge and the $50 Rudy’s gift cards we gave to everyone who made it to all five locations, we also gave out a BIG Grand Prize at the end of the day. Using the playing cards folks collected at each location, we played a game of 5-card stud for a $250 Rudy’s gift card. Congratulations to our winner Ramiro, who won with three of a kind (all aces)!

Shout out to the 21 folks that were brave — and hungry — enough to make it to ALL FIVE LOCATIONS. It was a meaty job, but someone had to do it, and we’re glad we had so many awesome folks join us!

What a day! We had a blast and can’t wait to do it again! Thank you so much for coming out to say “hello” and thanks to Rudy’s for making it possible!

Hey Daytrippers, I will be in store for a fan meet and greet. I’ll be talking all things Texas and telling some stories from the road. Come by and swap Texas travel stories, grab a picture, and learn all sorts of Daytripper tips for exploring the Lone Star State!

Daytrippers, season 5 continues as Chet heads to Mason, the “Gem of the Hill Country” to explore its namesake fort, eat some tasty chicken-fried and interior mexican food, and finally hunt down his own chunk of Texas Topaz. We are airing tonight on a few stations and airing on more over the weekend. Be sure to check your local PBS station for air times. Here are a few…

Howdy Daytrippers! Join us next Thursday, May 29, in Katy for “Cans for Q!” Come on out to celebrate the debut of the Orange episode as well as raise support for your local food bank. The party will be at Rudy’s Bar-B-Q on Thursday, May 29, 2014. We will all eat together starting at 6:30pm and at 8:00pm we will debut the Orange episode!

Here’s the deal - Bring a canned good donation and we’ll give you a free 1/4 lb of brisket (one per customer). Turn your cans into delicious BBQ…yep, that’s what we do!

So, come on out on Thursday, May 29 at 6:30pm to Rudy’s Bar-B-Q and join us for “Cans for Q!” In the meantime, enjoy a sneak peek at the Orange episode.

Howdy Daytrippers! Join us next Friday, May 2, in Arlington for “Cans for Q!” Come on out to celebrate the debut of the Arlington episode as well as raise support for your local food bank. The party will be at Rudy’s Bar-B-Q on Friday, May 2, 2014. We will all eat together starting at 6:30pm and at 8:00pm we will debut the Arlington episode!

Here’s the deal - Bring a canned good donation and we’ll give you a free 1/4 lb of brisket (one per customer). Turn your cans into delicious BBQ…yep, that’s what we do!

So, come on out on Friday, May 2 at 6:30pm to the Rudy’s BBQ and join us for “Cans for Q!” In the meantime, enjoy a sneak peek at the Arlington episode.

We here at the Daytripper love exploring Texas in our Subaru Forester. We’d like to take a moment to congratulate Subaru on winning the 2014 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year® and the 2014 IIHS Top Safety Pick. Congratulations and well deserved.

The Lone Star Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced winners of the 10th Annual Lone Star Emmy Awards at a grand gala at Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX.

‘The Daytripper with Chet Garner’ took home a Lone Star Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Magazine Program – Series, for its Marfa, TX episode. The Emmy award was presented to Chet Garner (Producer), Richard Lozano (Producer) and Andrew Ramsammy (Producer).

“It truly is an honor to be recognized for a third year in a row.” said Chet Garner. “Of course, we don’t do this job for awards, but the recognition feels pretty great. It’s a testament to the hard work of the crew and the long hours we put in traveling Texas and seeking out authentic stories. We couldn’t do it without the support of our sponsors, PBS stations, and our fans. Here’s to many more day trips to come!”

The show is currently in its fourth season and can be seen on PBS stations throughout the state of Texas. The show was nominated for a total of three 2012 Lone Star Emmy Awards including Texas Heritage – Program/Series and On-Camera host.

The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, founded in 1957, is dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the distinguished Emmy Award. The statewide Lone Star Chapter serves all 19 television markets in Texas, and includes members from TV-related fields including: news and non-news broadcasting; production; post production; education; advertising; and public relations.

This past Friday, I had the chance to head down to San Antonio and chat with Shelly Miles on NBC’s San Antonio Living. LIVE TV is crazy. I make a show that I get to process, edit, and make funny, even if I’m not. LIVE TV is a totally different beast. And the host Shelly Miles is a real pro to make me look eloquent, even when I’m floundering and would ramble for years. Watch the Video below.